Oh, goodness. This brings back memories. We brought Riley home at 11 weeks, 1.4 lbs. Until she was six months old I had to take her outside three times during the night, every night! Now she's down to once a night; she just can't hold it all night.
Both of my girls would mess in their kennels at first, even with such restricted space. Didn't matter to them. Your baby should outgrow this. Once he gets used to the kennel and start to feel as if it's "his" private little space, he won't want to soil it.
It might take awhile for you to pick up on his signals... and for him to give them even. Until he's fully trained, if his mind's occupied with something (playing, a bully stick, etc.) he won't want to stop and go outside.
Everyone has given some great tips. Good luck!!!
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